Information Security System Officer (ISSO)

About Applied Intuition

Applied Intuition is the vehicle intelligence company that accelerates the global adoption of safe, AI-driven machines. Founded in 2017, Applied Intuition delivers the toolchain, Vehicle OS, and autonomy stacks to help customers build intelligent vehicles and shorten time to market. Eighteen of the top 20 global automakers and major programs across the Department of Defense trust Applied Intuition's solutions to deliver vehicle intelligence. Applied Intuition services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining, and agriculture industries and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Diego, CA, Ft. Walton Beach, FL, Ann Arbor, MI, London, Stuttgart, Munich, Stockholm, Seoul, and Tokyo. Learn more at appliedintuition.com.

We are an in-office company, and our expectation is that employees primarily work from their Applied Intuition office 5 days a week. However, we also recognize the importance of flexibility and trust our employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work, starting the day with morning meetings from home before heading to the office, or leaving earlier when needed to accommodate family commitments. (Note: For EpiSci job openings, fully remote work will be considered by exception.)

About EpiSci

EpiSci, an Applied Intuition company, develops next-generation, tactical autonomy solutions for national security problems. EpiSci’s autonomy software is technology agnostic, operationally informed, tactically relevant, and has piloted swarms of uncrewed aerial systems and tactical fighter aircraft. Additional applications include crewed-uncrewed teaming for air dominance, cognitive sensors, and networks for advanced communications systems, as well as battle management command and control for informed decision-making. EpiSci delivers unmatched speed, cost-efficiency, and scalability as the preferred partner for defense agencies and industry teams seeking mission-critical autonomy solutions.

About the role

The Information Security System Officer develops information system solutions following Risk Management Framework (RMF) with implementations following JSIG, DAAPM, and CMMC. The ISSO assists the ISSM in the responsible for attaining and maintaining system assessments and authorizations through government authorizing agencies from requirements through operational deployment. The ISSO also coordinates requirements with DoD agencies (e.g. DCA, OSI PJ, etc.) to ensure mission accomplishment and the protection of sensitive information.

This position will require Special Access Program access-- SAP experience is highly desired with at a minimum Secret Clearance. Interacts with agencies such as DARPA, DCSA, OSI PJ, continuous review of EMASS/Program packages, setting up and managing our computer networks, and completing audits between our two locations in Irvine, CA, and Poway, CA. Maintains compliance of accredited information systems based on federal and DoD security standards and creates and maintains the System Security Plans (SSP) and associated documentation.

At EpiSci, you will:

• Ensure classified systems follow government/company regulations while still meeting program demands and operating in an accredited state to include RMF documentation
• Assist with the design, development and implementation of programs, procedures and systems for secure facilities; ensures facility compliance with requirements for classified information system processing
• Assist and conduct risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, security threats/risks, and protection needs
• Maintain knowledge of applicable policies, regulations, and compliance documents related to classified computing assets and environments
• Assist with security reviews, tests, and audits of information technology systems and DoD Cybersecurity On-Site Inspections; ensures periodic self-inspections are conducted

We're looking for someone who has:

• Bachelor’s or Minimum of 5 years of ISSO or Cybersecurity policy/engineering experience
• DoD 8570 IAM Level II/III certification (condition of employment)
• Proficiency with multiple Government information security policies and regulations: e.g. Risk Management Framework (RMF), ICD-503, JSIG, and NIST 800 series special publications to include writing authorization packages
• Experience in designing computing hardware and networking, along with expertise in security-relevant tools, systems, and applications such as NESSUS, ACAS, DISA STIGs, SCAP, and HBSS
• Experience with incident response, disaster recovery, forensics principles, continuous monitoring, and cybersecurity hygiene domains/network enclaves to include designing, building, and maintaining information system enclaves

Travel Requirements:

• Willing to travel for company business between Irvine, CA and Poway, CA locations, as well as to customer sites (~10%)

Security Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must have an active DoD security clearance

For more information about U.S. security clearances: click here.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Applied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. Consequently, the parties agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and that these laws are incorporated herein by reference. These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. These regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. The parties also agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of Executive Order 13496 (29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A), relating to the notice of employee rights under federal labor laws.